| Publication |
Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2004.
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| Description |
80pDark Blue Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Discover the ancient Greek roots of the games, look behind the scenes at the punishing training routines of the top athletes, and read about the great heroes, rivalries and performances that have illuminated more than a century of Olympic endeavour.
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| Contents |
Introduction
The Great Olympics - Stockholm 1912
The Olympic Dream
The Great Olympics - Berlin 1936
The Events - Athletics
Sprints
Middle-distance running
Long-distance events
Hurdles and relays
Long and triple jump
High jump and Pole vault
Hammer and Shot put
Discus and Javelin
Multi-sports events
The Great Olympics - Mexico City 1968
The Events - In and on Water
Swimming
Diving, Water Polo and Synchronized Swimming
Rowing, Sailing and Canoe-Kayaking
The Great Olympics - Seoul 1988
The Events - Precision, Strength and Combat Sports
Archery, Shooting and Fencing
Weight lifting, Wrestling and Boxing
Judo and Taekwondo
Gymnastics
The Great Olympics - Barcelona 1992
The Events - Cycling, Equestrian, Ball and Racquet Sports
Cycling
Equestrian Events
Team ball sports 1
Team ball sports 2
Racquet Sports
The Great Olympics - Sydney 2000
Olympic Achievements
Great rivalries
Against the odds
Olympic facts and figures
Memorable moments
Glossary and websites
Index
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| Standard Number |
0753409100 Hb.
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